NON-PLAQUE INDUCED GINGIVAL LESION OF GENETIC ORIGIN Heriditary gingival fibromatosis
one of the most clinically evident conditions
exhibits autosomal dominate or (rarely) autosomal recessive modes of inheritance
gingival enlargement may completely cover the teeth, delay eruption and present as an isolated finding or may be associated with several more generalized syndromes.
Clinically :gingiva would look enlarged may be normal in color or erythematous, and consists of dense fibrous tissue that feels firm and nodular on palpation.
Radiographically: No related manifestations Specific organism associated: none; considered genetic.
How to diagnose: May require an extensive history and selective elimination of potential culprits, Enlargement/ overgrowth of gingival tissues, loss of stippling
Differential: medications such as Phenytoin, nifedipine, and cyclosporine A, can cause gingival overgrowth
NON-PLAQUE INDUCED GINGIVAL LESION OF GENETIC ORIGIN Heriditary gingival fibromatosis
- one of the most clinically evident conditions
- exhibits autosomal dominate or (rarely) autosomal recessive modes of inheritance
- gingival enlargement may completely cover the teeth, delay eruption and present as an isolated finding or may be associated with several more generalized syndromes.
Clinically :gingiva would look enlarged may be normal in color or erythematous, and consists of dense fibrous tissue that feels firm and nodular on palpation.Radiographically: No related manifestations Specific organism associated: none; considered genetic.
How to diagnose: May require an extensive history and selective elimination of potential culprits, Enlargement/ overgrowth of gingival tissues, loss of stippling
Differential: medications such as Phenytoin, nifedipine, and cyclosporine A, can cause gingival overgrowth